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My first impression of the new Deviantart: Polysyllabic babble on attempting to stay relevant while simply putting out an overdue smartphone app. I'm not sure how much time was put into making this presentation, but less time could've been spent on simply editing the text down into a work of substance that actually says something and gives specifics. Editing is a good thing, especially when done by an outside source.
This little presentation reads like someone put Dilbert business speak and Anonymous catchphrases in a blender -- then spilled the resulting words onto a webpage with no thought for coherence. It says nothing, and should a student have turned this into one of the classes I've taught, she or he would've earned an "F." All the artsy flash and glitter may distract from it, but it is still essentially meaningless.
So "We" are in this? Then listen to what a majority said and get rid of the unprofessional "facebook" style watch feed that works against artists who'd use this as a portfolio site for clients to view. It appears the website management spent too much time on the watchfeed, so they just can't bear to trash it. What users want can be summed up in a few words: display, share, sell, grow, community, portfolio, reference. "Social networking site" isn't on that list for most, from comments I saw in the last change announcement.
"Our new logo is symbolic of everything we believe" Really? In the words of Shakespeare:
"It is a tale
This little presentation reads like someone put Dilbert business speak and Anonymous catchphrases in a blender -- then spilled the resulting words onto a webpage with no thought for coherence. It says nothing, and should a student have turned this into one of the classes I've taught, she or he would've earned an "F." All the artsy flash and glitter may distract from it, but it is still essentially meaningless.
So "We" are in this? Then listen to what a majority said and get rid of the unprofessional "facebook" style watch feed that works against artists who'd use this as a portfolio site for clients to view. It appears the website management spent too much time on the watchfeed, so they just can't bear to trash it. What users want can be summed up in a few words: display, share, sell, grow, community, portfolio, reference. "Social networking site" isn't on that list for most, from comments I saw in the last change announcement.
"Our new logo is symbolic of everything we believe" Really? In the words of Shakespeare:
"It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."
As I said before, the new bright green "submit" button at the top of the page seems to be an attempt at subconsciously letting us know our role in these changes.
I don't mind changes:
= I'd love to see the ability to block certain users whose work tends to be as prolific as it is bad/offensive (why is it those who produce bad or offensive art are the most prolific? The answer is obvious, and they want attention I don't want to give).
= I'd love to know how many block me if that ability is programmed here.
= I'd like the ability to get rid of inappropriate comments to work restored (I had to do that with a drooling troll who decided to attack all Christmas-influenced work before its account got shut down).
= I'd like to be able to EASILY report offensive material and have that taken seriously (I'm specifically thinking of a prolific "artist" who posts nothing but portraits of a Nazi officer in unsettling homo-erotic situations).
= I'd like to be able to use DeviantArt as a professional showcase for my works and not just as the social media site it seems bent on becoming.
= I'd like to be able to purchase work through here.
= I'd like for artists to be able to promote their work more efficiently, whether it's for an art show, a comic coming out or Etsy crap they're selling (Etsy mostly annoys me, but I can see where it's worthwhile to others as sellers and buyers -- in the same way this new logo is useless to everyone).
= I'd like the developers to actually read and consider what people are putting here and put on the last change announcement -- especially the constructive criticisms and not just the "wow, you're so cool" posts that stroke their egos.
I'm sure if I sat down and thought about it, I could list more changes that'd be beneficial instead of cosmetic.
But beyond changes, I'd like the site to remain a place where amateurs and professionals can be side-by-side, improving each other through the exchange of ideas.
And THIS is how you write something of substance that gives specific details.
As I said before, the new bright green "submit" button at the top of the page seems to be an attempt at subconsciously letting us know our role in these changes.
I don't mind changes:
= I'd love to see the ability to block certain users whose work tends to be as prolific as it is bad/offensive (why is it those who produce bad or offensive art are the most prolific? The answer is obvious, and they want attention I don't want to give).
= I'd love to know how many block me if that ability is programmed here.
= I'd like the ability to get rid of inappropriate comments to work restored (I had to do that with a drooling troll who decided to attack all Christmas-influenced work before its account got shut down).
= I'd like to be able to EASILY report offensive material and have that taken seriously (I'm specifically thinking of a prolific "artist" who posts nothing but portraits of a Nazi officer in unsettling homo-erotic situations).
= I'd like to be able to use DeviantArt as a professional showcase for my works and not just as the social media site it seems bent on becoming.
= I'd like to be able to purchase work through here.
= I'd like for artists to be able to promote their work more efficiently, whether it's for an art show, a comic coming out or Etsy crap they're selling (Etsy mostly annoys me, but I can see where it's worthwhile to others as sellers and buyers -- in the same way this new logo is useless to everyone).
= I'd like the developers to actually read and consider what people are putting here and put on the last change announcement -- especially the constructive criticisms and not just the "wow, you're so cool" posts that stroke their egos.
I'm sure if I sat down and thought about it, I could list more changes that'd be beneficial instead of cosmetic.
But beyond changes, I'd like the site to remain a place where amateurs and professionals can be side-by-side, improving each other through the exchange of ideas.
And THIS is how you write something of substance that gives specific details.
Looking for help
So my employer cut me to part time at the beginning of June, and on my way to an interview for a new job on June 21, my car blew up. Seriously, the engine block blew a hole in itself.
As it's cheaper to buy another car than to fix it ($3,500-$4,500 was the estimate for a used engine), I'm looking for a new car. And I'm also needing help to raise the money for it after last year's medical bills.
I've found that the $5, $10 and $20 assistance people have slipped me in person have begun to add up. So if you could help with even a little bit, it would keep me from being homeless and or in creditor's court.
Here's the Go Fund Me link.
https:/
Looking for black and white art for a tmblr blog
While searching tumblr for pen and ink art (my books on it are in storage), I couldn't find a blog dedicated to black and white ink drawings.
So of course, I created one and included some artists I admire and like: https://penandinkinbandw.tumblr.com/
Now I need to keep adding to it. So I need more artists to fill it regularly. Can you suggest some artists for it, either from here or from the big world and total history of inked art?
There's one simple rule: it must be excellent work -- not good or acceptable but great and exceptional. It can be simple but must still be incredible.
The art I've included so far should give you an idea of w
Would people like to see more writing?
I seem to have picked up a few followers from my writings about the new logo unveiling and lack of desired features on DA.
Would people like to see more writing from me and on what subjects -- on journalism, on non-fiction writing, or more non-fiction writing?
Also, feel free to follow me at www.facebook.com/ReporterJamesD.WolfJr and on Twitter at @jamesdwolfjr
And you have two more chances to hear me on air at WVLP 98.3 FM or www.wvlp.org. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, we're having our goodbye show from 10 p.m. CST to midnight (Chicago time, folks) and our last holiday show/last show Dec. 17 at the same time -- songs like "Three Little Dwarves (
More thoughts on retreats, sequestering, Stockholm
As a reporter for 27 years, I've seen too many consultants who get overpaid to tell people/government officials how smart/insightful/cutting edge they are in following the consultants' expertise. I saw it again last night at a municipal meeting, where the consultant was chirpily telling the City Council and people assembled how unique their participation was. He worked to find anything that was different, then used it to explain why they'll succeed at what they paid him to do. It felt like being at a camp where everyone gets an award because "they're all winners."
It was that kind of award-camp mentality that some of us responded to when I w
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Yes, I'd like to see users who post nothing but screenshots on here gone. And lower price points that encourage purchases, as well as more exposure for us 'weaker' artists that was more than 5 seconds on the 'just in' page!